Anoplotherium Collection

Anoplotherium commune & gracile, Palaeotherium
Sheet 4 of a series of posters called Extinct Animals by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins c. 1862. This collection of mammals could be found during the Eocene epoch some 50 million years ago

Animaux fossiles du bassin de la Seine (engraving)
963517 Animaux fossiles du bassin de la Seine (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animaux fossiles du bassin de la Seine)

Fossil skeleton of an extinct Anoplotherium commune. Copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy

Fossil skeleton of the giant ground sloth, Megatherium americanum. Megaterio di Cuvier. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Skeleton of the Anoplotherium commune
Skeleton and jawbone of the Anoplotherium commune, extinct ungulate from the late Eocene to the early Oligocene. Engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Oudart from Charles d Orbignys

European animals of the Tertiary Period (colour litho)
3620996 European animals of the Tertiary Period (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: European animals of the Tertiary Period)

Head Of Sumatra-Rhinoceros, 1824 (colour litho)
1001839 Head Of Sumatra-Rhinoceros, 1824 (colour litho) by Brodtmann, Karl Joseph (1787-1862); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Naturgeschichte und Abbildungen der SAaugethiereA, 1824)

The comparative sizes of extinct animals
Printed poster, unknown author

1862 Giant Ground Sloth Megatherium
Lithograph with contemporary colouring, continental version of the wallchart produced by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins for the Department of Science and Art 1862

Landscape in Tertiary era Europe.. Chromolithograph from Dr. Fr. Rolles Geology and Paleontology section in Gotthilf Heinrich von Schuberts Natural History, Schreiber, Munich, 1886

Anoplotherium

1888 colour lithograph Tertiary mammals
Mammals of the Tertiary including Palaeotherium (1), hippopotamus (7), Dinotherium (4), Pithecus (11), Mastodon (5), and Anoplotherium (3). Note that not all these animals were actually contemporary

1837 Extinct prehistoric animals Paris
" Extinct Animals that once lived where Paris now is" an anonymous lithograph opposite page 21 from the American Childrens book " Wonders of the Earth Sea

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Anoplotherium, a fascinating creature from the past. This ancient mammal, belonging to the Anoplotherium commune and gracile species, roamed the lands during the Tertiary Period in Europe. It was part of a diverse group of animals that inhabited the basin of the Seine. When we compare its size to other extinct animals, such as Palaeotherium or even the giant ground sloth Megatherium, we can truly grasp its uniqueness. The fossil skeleton of an Anoplotherium commune gives us a glimpse into its anatomy and helps us understand how it moved and lived. Intriguing engravings like "Animaux fossiles du bassin de la Seine" or "European animals of the Tertiary Period" depict this extraordinary creature alongside other remarkable beings that once walked our Earth. A color lithograph from 1888 showcases various Tertiary mammals, including Anoplotherium. As we explore further into history through captivating illustrations like "Landscape in Tertiary era Europe" or pages from "The Pictorial Museum of Animated Nature, " we immerse ourselves in an ancient world where Anoplotherium thrived. Its distinct features are highlighted in these depictions - from its skeletal structure to its head resembling that of a Sumatra-Rhinoceros. These visual representations allow us to appreciate not only the physical characteristics but also imagine how it interacted with its environment. Anoplotherium holds a significant place among prehistoric creatures, leaving behind traces that continue to captivate scientists and enthusiasts alike. Its existence serves as a reminder of our planet's rich biodiversity throughout time and encourages us to delve deeper into understanding our natural history.